Strength and Conditioning for Soccer Players

Soccer is characterized as a high-intensity, intermittent, contact team sport that requires a number of proficient physical and physiological capabilities to perform successfully. Apart from the necessary technical and tactical skills required, soccer players must also develop and retain a high leve...

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Published in:Strength and conditioning journal 2014-08, Vol.36 (4), p.1-13
Main Authors: Turner, Anthony N, Stewart, Perry F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Coaches & managers
Soccer
Sports training
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Summary:Soccer is characterized as a high-intensity, intermittent, contact team sport that requires a number of proficient physical and physiological capabilities to perform successfully. Apart from the necessary technical and tactical skills required, soccer players must also develop and retain a high level of aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, speed, agility, strength, and power. These are best developed through high-intensity interval training, small-sided games, repeated sprints, coached speed and agility sessions and strength and power-based gym sessions. Soccer coaches and strength and conditioning coaches must work cohesively to ensure a structured and effective program is adhered to.
ISSN:1524-1602
1533-4295
DOI:10.1519/SSC.0000000000000054